Calf and ankle contouring

For muscular calves, botulinum toxin gives a temporary result; selective microneurotomy gives a lasting one by quietening the nerve branches to the bulkiest part of the muscle. The ankle is shaped with micro-cannulas.

At a glance

The essentials

For calves that are bulky from muscle rather than fat, and for ankles that have lost their taper.

Options

Botulinum toxin · Microneurotomy · Ankle liposuction

Anaesthesia

Local (toxin) · General (microneurotomy)

Duration

20 min – 1.5 h

Hospital

Day case

Istanbul

3–5 nights

Result

Toxin: 4–6 months · Microneurotomy: lasting

Technique

How it works

Muscle or fat?

Examination decides which is driving the bulk; each needs a different tool.

Reduce the muscle

Toxin for a trial or temporary result; microneurotomy for a lasting reduction of the bulkiest muscle heads.

Shape the ankle

Superdry micro-cannulas define the space between calf and foot.

Recovery

What recovery looks like

Risks

Risks, plainly

Every operation carries risk. These are the ones that matter for this procedure, and we discuss each with you before you decide:

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Not answered here? Message us and a coordinator will reply within one working day.

Will I be able to run and climb stairs?

Yes. Only the bulkiest muscle heads are targeted; function is preserved.

Can I try toxin first?

Yes — many patients do, then decide on microneurotomy.

Does ankle liposuction leave scars?

Only tiny marks, hidden in skin creases.

Is this the right procedure for you?

Prof. Karacalar will tell you honestly — including if the answer is no surgery at all.

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Lipoedema & leg aesthetic clinic in Istanbul, led by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karacalar — Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

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Surgery carries risks and results differ from person to person. Content on this site is general information, not medical advice. Please seek an independent opinion before deciding on any procedure.